The Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post that it is conducting a homicide investigation on Cromwell Street at Rutledge Avenue. One female victim is deceased, the department said.
The post asked the public to stand by for further information. It did not provide additional details about the time of the incident, the victim’s identity or any possible suspects.
The Jackson Police Department is the city’s primary law enforcement agency and routinely handles violent-crime investigations. Homicide probes typically involve detectives and crime-scene technicians who secure the area, collect evidence and interview witnesses as part of efforts to determine what happened.
Residents near Cromwell Street may see an increased police presence while investigators work. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department, the post said. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
